Principal……………………………..…...Mr. Michael Swank

Assistant Principal, AALC….…….Mrs. Stephanie Bode

Assistant Principal…………….……..…...Mr. Jim Ludlow

Assistant Principal...... Mr. Frank Meyer

Assistant Principal …………..……….Mrs. Kellie Rodkey

Athletic Administrator………..……..Mr. Brad Holsinger

Dean/Assistant AD…………………...... Mr. Lance Larkey

7575 E. Oriole Avenue

Avon, Indiana 46123

Phone: (317) 544-5000

Fax: (317) 544-5001

AALC: (317) 544-5300

AALC Fax: 544-5301

Athletic Office: (317) 544-5050

Athletic Office Fax: (317) 544-5007

AHS Website

Mission Statement

The mission of the Avon High School is instruction and learning for all students. It is our responsibility to help students reach their full potential and master challenging curricula. Students will be taught the importance of academic excellence, critical thinking, and communication skills required for the 21st century. In addition, our staff will foster an environment of personal integrity, responsibility, empathy for others, and respect for cultural diversity. In a collaborative effort with colleagues, students, parents, and the community, the Avon High School staff will monitor student achievement through state and local assessments and respond with a systemic plan of intervention to meet the needs of students who are failing to meet rigorous standards.

“Learning is the only option; whatever it takes.”

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Diversity is strength, and multicultural experiences are vital components of the educational process. It is the policy of Avon High School to recognize the uniqueness of each individual. Statements or behavior which insult, degrade, or stereotype any other person on the basis of race, gender, handicap, intellectual ability, physical condition, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, ethnic or national origin, or religion is unacceptable. The school community will show consideration for rights, opinions, and values of all individuals at Avon HighSchool.

GENERAL INFORMATION

School Yearbook - TREASURE CHEST

School Newspaper - THE ECHO

School Newsletter – THE CHRONICLE

School Mascot - FIGHTING ORIOLE

School Colors - BLACK and GOLD

Academic and Athletic Conference -HOOSIER CROSSROADS CONFERENCE

AVON COMMUNITY SCHOOL CALENDAR

2012-13

Teacher Organization July 30

Teacher In-Service July 31

Students' First Day August 1

Grades K-12 Staff Development Day (Grades K-12 no school) August 29

Labor Day (No School) September 3

Grades K-6 Parent-Teacher Conferences (Grades K-6 on delayed schedule) September 10-14

Grades K-12 Staff Development (Grades K-12 on one-hour delay) October 11

Fall Break (No School) October 15-26

Thanksgiving Break (No School) November 22-23

Grades K-12 Staff Development (Grades K-12 on one-hour delay) December 6

Winter Break (No School) Dec. 24-Jan. 4

Grades K-12 Teacher Record Day (Grades K-12 no school) January 7

Students Return to SchoolJanuary 8

**Martin Luther King Day (No School) January 21

Grades K-12 Staff Development (Grades K-12 on one-hour delay) February 7

**Presidents' Day (No School) February 18

Grades K-12 Staff Development (Grades K-12 on one-hour delay) March 21

Spring Break (No School)Mar.25-Apr.5

Students Return to SchoolApril 8

Grades K-12 Staff Development (Grades K-12 on one-hour delay) April 25

Memorial Day (No School) May 27

Last Day of School May 31

Teacher Record Day (No School – Students) - MAKE-UP DAY June 3

*MAKE-UP DAY June 4

*MAKE-UP DAY June 5

*MAKE-UP DAY June 6

**JANUARY 21 AND FEBRUARY 18 MAY BE MAKE UP DAYS IF CANCELLATION OCCURS FIVE (5) OR MORE DAYS PRIOR TO EITHER OF THESE DAYS

Approved by the Board of School Trustees October 13, 2011

Revised by the Board of School Trustees April 12, 2012

Avon High School
Bell Schedule
2011-2012
Class / Rm / Teacher / Time
A Day
1 / 8:00-9:10 (70 minutes)
2 / 9:16-10:36 (80 minutes - 10 minutes for announcements)
3 / 10:42-12:22 (100 minutes)
A Lunch: (10:36-11:06 Lunch)
Class 11:12 - 12:22 (73 Min)
B Lunch: 10:42-11:16 Class;
(Lunch 11:16-11:46); 11:52-12:22 Class (70 min)
C Lunch: 10:36-11:52 Class (73 min);
(11:52-12:22 Lunch)
5 / 12:28-1:38(70 minutes)
6 / 1:44 -2:54 (70 minutes)
B Day
2 / 8:00-9:10 (70 minutes)
SRT / 9:16-10:36 (80 minutes - 10 minutes for announcements)
4 / 10:42-12:22 (100 minutes)
A Lunch: (10:36-11:06 Lunch)
Class 11:12 - 12:22 (73 Min)
B Lunch: 10:42-11:16 Class;
(Lunch 11:16-11:46); 11:52-12:22 Class (70 min)
C Lunch: 10:36-11:52 Class (73 min);
(11:52-12:22 Lunch)
6 / 12:28-1:38(70 minutes)
7 / 1:44 -2:54 (70 minutes)
C Day
1 / 8:00-9:10 (70 minutes)
3 / 9:16-10:36 (80 minutes - 10 minutes for announcements)
4 / 10:42-12:22 (100 minutes)
A Lunch: (10:36-11:06 Lunch)
Class 11:12 - 12:22 (73 Min)
B Lunch: 10:42-11:16 Class;
(Lunch 11:16-11:46); 11:52-12:22 Class (70 min)
C Lunch: 10:36-11:52 Class (73 min);
(11:52-12:22 Lunch)
5 / 12:28-1:38(70 minutes)
7 / 1:44 -2:54 (70 minutes)
Avon High School
1 Hour Delay
Bell Schedule
2011-2012
Class / Rm / Teacher / Time
A Day
1 / 9:00 - 10:00 (60 Min)
2 / 10:06 - 11:06 (60 MIn) No announcements
3 / 11:12 - 12:42 (90 Min)
A Lunch: (11:06 - 11:36 Lunch);
Class 11:42 -12:42 (60 Min)
B Lunch: 11:12 - 11:42 Class;
(Lunch 11:42 - 12:12); 12:17 - 12:42 Class (55 Min)
C Lunch: 11:12 - 12:12 Class (60 Min);
(12:12 - 12:42 Lunch)
5 / 12:48 - 1:48 (60 Min)
6 / 1:54 - 2:54 (60 Min)
B Day
2 / 9:00 - 10:00 (60 Min)
SRT / 10:06 - 11:06 (60 MIn) No announcements
4 / 11:12 - 12:42 (90 Min)
A Lunch: (11:06 - 11:36 Lunch);
Class 11:42 -12:42 (60 Min)
B Lunch: 11:12 - 11:42 Class;
(Lunch 11:42 - 12:12); 12:17 - 12:42 Class (55 Min)
C Lunch: 11:12 - 12:12 Class (60 Min);
(12:12 - 12:42 Lunch)
6 / 12:48 - 1:48 (60 Min)
7 / 1:54 - 2:54 (60 Min)
C Day
1 / 9:00 - 10:00 (60 Min)
3 / 10:06 - 11:06 (60 MIn) No announcements
4 / 11:12 - 12:42 (90 Min)
A Lunch: (11:06 - 11:36 Lunch);
Class 11:42 -12:42 (60 Min)
B Lunch: 11:12 - 11:42 Class;
(Lunch 11:42 - 12:12); 12:17 - 12:42 Class (55 Min)
C Lunch: 11:12 - 12:12 Class (60 Min);
(12:12 - 12:42 Lunch)
5 / 12:48 - 1:48 (60 Min)
7 / 1:54 - 2:54 (60 Min)
Avon High School
2 Hour Delay
Bell Schedule
2011-2012
Class / Rm / Teacher / Time
A Day
1 / 10:00-10:45 (45)
2 / 10:51-11:36 (45) No announcements
3 / 11:42-1:12 (90 minutes)
A Lunch: (11:36-12:04 Lunch)
Class 12:10-1:12 (62 Min)
B Lunch: 11:42-12:10 Class;
(Lunch 12:10-12:37); 12:42-1:12 Class (58 min)
C Lunch: 11:42-12:42 Class (60 min);
(12:42-1:12 Lunch)
5 / 1:18-2:03 (45)
6 / 2:09 - 2:54 (45)
B Day
2 / 10:00-10:45 (45)
SRT / 10:51-11:36 (45) No announcements
4 / 11:42-1:12 (90 minutes)
A Lunch: (11:36-12:04 Lunch)
Class 12:10-1:12 (62 Min)
B Lunch: 11:42-12:10 Class;
(Lunch 12:10-12:37); 12:42-1:12 Class (58 min)
C Lunch: 11:42-12:42 Class (60 min);
(12:42-1:12 Lunch)
6 / 1:18-2:03 (45)
7 / 2:09 - 2:54 (45)
C Day
1 / 10:00-10:45 (45)
3 / 10:51-11:36 (45) No announcements
4 / 11:42-1:12 (90 minutes)
A Lunch: (11:36-12:04 Lunch)
Class 12:10-1:12 (62 Min)
B Lunch: 11:42-12:10 Class;
(Lunch 12:10-12:37); 12:42-1:12 Class (58 min)
C Lunch: 11:42-12:42 Class (60 min);
(12:42-1:12 Lunch)
5 / 1:18-2:03 (45)
7 / 2:09 - 2:54 (45)

ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION

Participation in student activities is an important part of the total educational experience of Avon High School for the focus is on mental, social, and moral growth as well as the development of qualities for leadership, congeniality, and service toward others. A variety of programs provide for maximum numbers of students to experience a joy and sense of accomplishment, as well as learn the responsibilities of belonging to an organization. Participation in activities provides students an opportunity to express their special abilities and talents and develop a sense of pride in personal accomplishments and in Avon High School.

ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

The administration, teachers, and staff members as well as the school board encourages students to engage in and to attend as many school activities and events as possible without interfering with school work and home activities. Enthusiastic spectators will build school spirit and encourage participating studentsto excel.

In order to ensure that students attending as non-participants are properly safe-guarded, the school board recommends that all elementary and pre-high school students be accompanied by a parent/guardian or adult chaperone when they arrive at the event and throughout its duration. Neither the school board nor the sponsoring school will tolerate unacceptablestudent behavior. Students in attendance who do not adhere to the policies and regulations established will be placed directly with their parent(s)/guardians or adult chaperone or they may be removed from the activity or event.

The school board and the administration of Avon High Schoolwill continue to provide adequate supervision for all students who attend school sponsored events.

Daily Schedule

The warning bell for first period is at 7:54. First period begins at 8:00 a.m. The final regular class period ends at 2:54 p.m daily.

BUS STUDENTS(Transportation)

School buses will load and unload on the east side of the high school building. Buses unload at 7:45 a.m. and leave the campus in the afternoon at 3:02p.m. for allstudents. Bus drivers will tell students where to load. High school students must board buses at loading designations. Transportation procedures for students who ride buses will be issued by the bus driver at the beginning of the school year.

All buses are equipped with video cameras. Parents/Guardians may request to review video(s) by contacting the Avon Transportation Department and completing appropriate consent forms. If deemed appropriate, an appointment may be requested with a building administrator. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times, including waiting at bus stops, to ensure a safe, pleasant trip to and from school. The bus driver has the same position of authority on the bus as a teacher in the classroom. The following bus discipline procedures may be employed by the transportation department:

1st Notice – Verbal Warning

2nd Notice – Written Warning

3rd Notice – One day bus Suspension

4th Notice – Referral to Building Administration

Consequences of the fourth notice to Building Administration may include or not be limited to Saturday School, in-school suspension(s), detention, out-of-school suspension and/or recommended expulsion from school.

CAMERA SECURITY SYSTEM

A camera security system is in use throughout the building as well as at various areas on school grounds outside of the building. These recordings may be monitored at all times and will be used as deemed necessary by the administration for the security of all students and staff. Videos from the camera security system will be shown only in accordance with School Board Policy 7440 (200-40).

clinic/Nurse

The purpose of the clinic is to provide nursing care for those students who become ill, areinjured, or have a medical emergency while at school. Students who are injured or become ill at home are to be evaluated by the student’s Health Care Provider. Students must have a pass from their class period teachers and school ID card in order to be seen in the clinic unless the situationis an emergency. Students who are not feeling well should ask the teacher to sign the agenda to be seen in the clinic. All students will be assessed by a nurse before parent contact is made. Parent contact due to illness/injury should not be made by the student without permission from the nurse or an administrator. All students leaving due to illness/injury must be release by the nurse. An administrator may send a student home for illness after contacting the parent or guardian and the nurse can be notified. Students who have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher, have apparent vomiting, or have diarrhea will be sent home after the nurse has made contact and received permission from the parent or guardian. Students maynot return to school unless they have been fever free for 24 hours without the aid of fever reducing medications such as Tylenol or ibuprofen.

MEDICATION

Only those medications that are medically necessary during school hours should be sent to school. The very first dose of any medication may not be given at school. The parent/guardian must send a signed medication form with the medication. Medication forms are available in the clinic or online. If a child needs to take medication at school the following must be completed:

Prescription Medication: Prescriptionmedication MUST be sent in the ORIGINAL CONTAINER with the original prescription label intact, and be accompanied by a Physician Authorization Form for Administration of Prescription Medication by School Personnel signed by the doctor and the parent/guardian.Have the pharmacist prepare two labeled containers, one for school and one for home. For prescription samples, the bottle must be labeled with the student’s first and last name. It must be accompanied by a note from the doctor stating the name of the medication, the strength, how much of the medication is to be given to the student, at what time and how taken, i.e. “by mouth.”

If your child needs to carry medication for a life-threatening situation, such as a rescue inhaler, insulin, or Epi-pen, the Authorization for Self-Carry/Administration of Medication at School and After School Activities must be completed and signed by the doctor, parent, and student.

Over the counter medication: Over-the-counter medication, including cough dropsMUST be sent in the ORIGINAL CONTAINER with the original label and directions intact, and be accompanied by a Parent Request Form for Administration of Over the Counter Medication by School Personnel signed by the parent.All medicine sent to school is to be labeled with the student's first and last name.

ALL MEDICATION IS KEPT IN THE CLINIC. The student is to bringthe medication to the clinic at the start of the school day and the nurse or her designeewill administer the medication at the appropriate time. Per Indiana State Law, IC 20-8.1-7-22Medication cannot be sent home with students without written permission from the parent.

Medications that are listed as CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES or medications that require an ID at the pharmacy ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE CARRIED BY ANY STUDENT in the Avon Community School Corporation. These medications include, but are not limited to the following:

Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Focalin, Vyvanse, narcotic pain medication, such as but not limited to Darvocet, Oxycontin, Codeine, Hydrocodone and others such as Xanax, Ativan, Valium, Diastat, Tramadol. Again, these medications CANNOT be taken to or from school by any student, regardless of age.

Electronic devices, other than medical devices, of any type are not permitted in the clinic as they may interfere with the operations of instruments or become a distraction to nurses or students in the clinic. All devices should be out of sight and turned off.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

A number of national, state, and local clubs and organizations are available to students at Avon High School. An updated list, description, and sponsor’s name may be found on the high school website at Students are encouraged to become members and to also take leadership roles in school sponsored clubs and organizations. Meetings take place before or after school no less than once a month, but may meet more frequently. Clubs and organizations may also have optional activities before or after school hours.

Although there are already a wide variety of clubs and organizations available for the students of Avon High School, students may seek permission to organize a new club by contacting the assistant principal in charge of clubs and organizations for an application and procedures.

COMPUTER access and internet POLICY

Users are to adhere to the following technology and Internet rules in accordance to the Avon Community Schools Acceptable Use Policy. Technology includes, but is not limited to, computers, other hardware, electronic devices, software, Internet, e-mail, and all other networks. Altering the pre-set Avon Community School Corporation software image is prohibited. Failure to adhere to the privileges and restrictions set forth in this policy for the use of technology and Internet in Avon Schools will result in the denial of Internet and/or other electronic media accessibility, disciplinary action, and/or recall of a student’s laptop computer. Violations resulting in disciplinary actions include long term suspension, expulsion, and/or any action deemed appropriate by the school administration in accordance with the Student and Parent Handbook, and if Indiana law is violated, legal action may be taken.

General Terms and Conditions of Technology and Internet Use

Avon Community Schools provides access to technology, educational software, and the Internet, as a means to enhance education. Use of school technology is a privilege, and because it is, the limitations included herein will be followed in order to maintain the integrity of the educational program.

Any technology issued for use remains the property of Avon Community School Corporation and will be returned at the end of the academic year or within the provisions of the use agreement between the school and the user.

Failure to return technology in accordance with the stated conditions may result in disciplinary action and/or prosecution for any applicable crimes.

Student users are required daily to bring to school technology that is fully charged as well as electronic media or files required for classes.

Transmission of any material in violation of Federal, State, or local law, ordinance, School Board policyis prohibited. This includes the following: copyrighted material, cyber bullying, inappropriate use of blogs and wiki pages, threatening, violent, obscene, or pornographic communication and material, material protected by trade secret, and uploaded or created computer viruses. Inappropriate use of technology, including e-mail, instant messaging, web pages, and use of hardware and software which disrupts or interferes with the safety and welfare of the school community is prohibited.

Any inappropriate activity that takes place off school property but is brought onto school property is a violation of this policy.

To protect students while at school and home, and to meet the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requirements, access to the Internet is filtered through a commercial filtering system.

Use of technology for commercial activities is prohibited unless explicitly permitted by the Avon Community Schools School Board. Commercial activity includes the following any:

  • activity that requires an exchange of money or credit card numbers;
  • activity that requires entry into an area of service for which the school will be charged a fee;
  • purchase or sale of any kind; and
  • use for product advertisement or political lobbying.

Acceptable Use and Internet Use in accordance with Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

Avon Community School Corporation adheres to the provisions of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). The following rules are in effect for the use of technology in the Avon Community School Corporation unless otherwise directed by a teacher or administrator.

It is the responsibility of each student to maintain student-loaded files and programs that do not consume hard drive space needed for instructional or educational requirements.

Teachers may authorize students to use Internet communication that includes filtered e-mail, discussion boards, and chat rooms for instructional purposes only.

Downloading, uploading, or importing music and videos are allowed outside of school hours, so long as it does not violate copyright law or contain words or images that are pornographic, obscene, graphically violent, or vulgar.

File sharing must be approved and directed by the teacher.

Headphones may be used during the instructional day with teacher permission.

Laptops are to be used on campuses during school hours for instructional purposes only.

Upon request by an administrator or teacher, students must immediately make messages or files, either sent or received, available for inspection.

Prohibited Uses of Technology and the Internet

Students are prohibited from participating in the following uses of: